Which of the following methods is used to securely fasten the Babbitt lining of a reduction gear bearing to its shell?

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The Babbitt is centrifugally spun into the bearings or cast under a pressure head.

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The Babbitt has a crescent shaped pocket cast symmetrically about the bearing split.

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The Babbitt is securely bonded to the shell by the pressure of the hydrodynamic oil wedge.

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The Babbitt is relieved in way of the split and held in place by locking pins.

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